GT3
User Guide
Contents
Exciting New Features
Unboxing your Phone
Transferring Data
First Use and Initial Setup
Pro camera mode 1
Screen recorder 2
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card 4
Charging your phone 4
Turning your phone on and off 6
Using the Backup application to transfer data 7
Transferring data between your phone and a computer
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new phone
Initial setup 11
Dual SIM settings 12
Connecting to the Internet 14
Configuring your fingerprint ID 16
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Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card 17
Uninstalling an application 17
Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen 18
Touchscreen gestures 21
Status and notification icons 23
Home screen 25
Taking a screenshot 34
Notifications 35
Using fingerprint recognition 40
Accessing applications 42
Personalizing your phone 47
Entering text 50
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Tips and Tricks
Contents
High volume mode 52
Searching for settings 52
Quickly returning a call 53
Sharing your QR card 54
Calling contacts when the screen is off 55
Pocket mode 55
Taking snapshots when the screen is off 56
Perfect selfie 56
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the action 57
Taking photos while recording video 58
Finding applications quickly 59
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest
signal 59
Using your phone while wearing gloves 60
Adjusting the system volume rapidly 61
Using the floating dock 61
Aligning home screen applications automatically 62
Touch-disable mode 63
Calls and Contacts
Making calls 64
Answering or rejecting a call 67
Functions available during a call 68
Answering a third-party call 70
Making a conference call 71
Viewing the call log 71
Turning on pocket mode 72
Call settings 73
Creating a contact 75
Importing or exporting contacts 76
Managing contacts 78
Finding a contact 79
Viewing contacts from different accounts 80
Adding a contact to your favorites 80
Contact groups 81
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Messaging and Email
Sending a message 83
Replying to a message 84
Searching for messages 85
Deleting threads 85
Managing messages 85
Blocking spam messages 86
Managing common phrases 86
Adding a message signature 87
Adding an email account 87
Sending an email 89
Checking your emails 90
Managing VIP contacts 90
Account settings 91
Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder 92
Taking a photo 93
Shooting modes 93
Beauty mode 94
Perfect Selfie mode 95
Ultra Snapshot 96
Burst shooting 97
Voice activated shooting 98
Launching the camera from Gallery 99
Object tracking 100
Audio notes 101
HDR mode 101
Pro camera mode 101
Light Painting mode 104
Panoramic shots 109
Adding watermarks to photos 112
Shooting a video 113
Time-lapse mode 114
Slow motion recording 115
Document correction 115
Camera and video settings 116
Viewing photos and videos 119
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Adding photos or videos to a new album 121
Moving photos or videos to other albums 121
Deleting images or videos 121
Sharing images or videos 122
Managing albums 122
Adding notes to an image 122
Editing an image 123
Using Camera or Gallery to scan a QR code 124
Music and Video
Adding songs to your phone 126
Searching for local music 126
Listening to music 127
Controlling playback using a smart headset 128
Creating a playlist 130
Playing a playlist 130
Setting a song as the ringtone 130
Playing a video 131
Accessing the Internet
Contents
Connecting to the Internet using mobile data 132
Connecting to the Internet using Wi-Fi 132
Sharing your mobile Internet with other devices 134
Transferring data using Bluetooth 138
Transferring data using Wi-Fi Direct 139
Streaming multimedia content to your TV 140
NFC and payment 141
Backup and Restore
Using the Backup application to back up and restore
data 143
Restoring factory settings 144
Updating your phone 145
OTA updates 145
File Management
Viewing files 146
Sharing files 147
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Creating folders 147
Renaming files 147
Copying, moving, or deleting files 148
Creating or extracting archives 148
Excluding small images 149
Storing private files in a safe 149
Power Management
Viewing battery usage statistics 150
Reducing power consumption 150
Enabling the Ultra power plan 151
Closing background applications when the screen is
locked 151
Preventing background applications from accessing the
Internet 152
Configuring display and sound settings 152
Phone Manager
Optimizing your system 153
Managing data usage 153
Harassment filter 154
Battery management 154
Contents
Tools
Settings
Calendar 155
Clock 157
Weather 160
Notepad 162
Calculator 164
Sound recorder 164
Mirror 166
Enabling location access 167
Increasing indoor positioning accuracy 168
Configuring the display settings 169
Sound settings 170
Changing the screen unlock method 171
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Gestures and navigation settings 172
Airplane mode 172
Using the floating dock 173
Setting your SIM card PIN 174
Setting up an account 175
Setting the date and time 176
Changing the system language 176
Viewing your phone's specifications 177
Viewing the available storage space 177
Formatting the microSD card 177
Accessibility Features
About your phone's accessibility features 178
TalkBack 178
Magnification gestures 181
Using the power button to end a call 182
Adjusting the screen response time 183
Color correction 183
Appendix
Contents
Obtaining help 184
Safety information 184
Personal Information and Data Security 190
List of safety features 191
Legal Notice 192
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Exciting New Features
Exciting New Features
Pro camera mode
Pro camera mode lets you fine-tune photos and gives you full control over composition,
exposure, and shutter speed.
1
Open
2
Configure the camera settings, such as exposure and shutter speed.
•
Add overlay
from a 3 x 3 grid or spiral overlay to help you compose your image. For more
information, see
•
Shutter speed and exposure control
screen to produce a perfectly-exposed shot. You can set the ISO, shutter speed,
white balance, exposure compensation, focus mode, and metering mode.
Camera
. Swipe right on the screen, and then select
to take a photo.
: Swipe left on the screen and touch
Adding an overlay.
Pro photo
Assistive grid
: Adjust the parameters at the bottom of the
. You can choose
. Touch
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Exciting New Features
For more information, see Pro camera mode.
Screen recorder
Use the screen recorder feature to record video game footage or teach friends and family
how to use phone features.
To protect your privacy, unlock your phone before recording your screen.
Starting the recording
Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously and select the desired recording
mode.
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You can choose from HD mode or Mini mode. Mini mode records in a lower resolution,
resulting in smaller file sizes and faster upload speeds.
•
Audio will also be recorded, therefore make sure that you are in a quiet
environment.
•
Recording will stop automatically when you make or receive a call.
•
When making a screen recording, you will not be able to use the recording feature
in other applications.
•
Longer recordings will take up more space on your phone's internal storage, so
ensure there is enough space before recording.
Stopping the recording
Stop recording the screen using one of the following methods:
•
Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
•
Touch the screen recording icon in the upper left corner of the status bar.
Open the notification panel and touch to share your screen recording.
By default, screen recordings are stored in
Gallery
, within the
Screen recordings
folder.
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Unboxing your Phone
Unboxing your Phone
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card
Your phone's 2-in-1 card slot is located on the upper left side of the phone. You can
insert 2 nano-SIM cards, or 1 nano-SIM card and 1 microSD card.
Tips:
•
Your phone only supports nano-SIM cards. Contact your carrier for a new or
replacement nano-SIM card.
•
Only use standard nano-SIM cards to avoid damaging the SIM card tray.
•
Ensure that the card is in the correct position and keep the card tray level when
inserting it into your phone.
•
Be careful not to hurt yourself or damage your phone when using the SIM eject pin.
•
Store the SIM eject pin out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing or
injury.
1
Press and hold the power button, and then select to turn off your phone.
2
To remove the card tray, insert the SIM eject PIN included with your phone into the
small hole next to the card tray.
3
Insert a SIM card or microSD card into the card tray.
4
Insert the card tray back into your phone in the correct orientation.
Charging your phone
Your phone comes with a long-lasting battery and efficient power-saving technology.
This section outlines how to care for your battery in order to maximize its lifespan.
Using your battery
•
You can recharge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If
you notice a significant deterioration in your phone's battery life, contact an
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Unboxing your Phone
authorized Huawei service center for a replacement battery. The battery is built into
the phone and is not removable. Do not attempt to remove the battery yourself.
•
Your phone may become warm after prolonged use or when exposed to high ambient
temperatures. This is entirely normal. If your phone becomes hot to the touch, stop
charging it and disable unnecessary features. Place your phone in a cool location and
allow it to cool down to room temperature. Avoid prolonged contact with the surface
of your phone if it becomes hot.
•
When charging your phone, only use genuine Huawei batteries, chargers, and USB
cables. Third-party accessories are a potential safety hazard and may impair your
phone's performance. Avoid using your phone when it is charging. Do not cover your
phone or the power adapter.
•
Charging times may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the remaining
battery level.
•
A low battery warning will be displayed when the battery level is low.
•
Your phone will switch off automatically when the battery is nearly empty.
Visit the official Huawei website and download the user guide for your device for
information on how to care for your battery.
Battery status indicator
The battery status is indicated by your phone's indicator light and the battery icon in the
status bar.
•
If the status indicator blinks red and the battery icon changes to the battery level
is below 10%.
•
The status indicator and the battery icon indicate the battery status during charging. A
red status indicator and a
10%. A yellow status indicator and a battery icon indicate that the battery level
is between 10% and 80%. A green status indicator and a battery icon indicate
that the battery level is between 80% and 100%. A green status indicator and a
battery icon indicate that the battery is fully charged and you can unplug the
charging cable from your phone.
battery icon indicate that the battery level is below
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Unboxing your Phone
If your phone does not respond when you press the power button, this indicates that the
battery is empty. Charge your battery for at least 10 minutes using a genuine Huawei
charger, and then turn on your phone.
Turning your phone on and off
•
To turn on your phone, press and hold the power button until your phone vibrates and
the screen turns on.
•
To turn off your phone, press and hold the power button, and then touch .
If your phone does not respond after holding down the power button for 20 seconds,
the battery may be empty. If so, connect your phone to a charger to charge the
battery.
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Transferring Data
Transferring Data
Using the Backup application to transfer
data
Use the Backup application to transfer data from your old phone to your new phone.
Features may vary depending on your carrier.
Back up new data
Restore previously backed up data
More settings
Backing up data to a microSD card
You can back up data on your old phone to a microSD card. For more information on
inserting or removing a microSD card, see
Date that can be backed up: contacts, messages, call log, photos, audio, videos, files,
and applications.
1
Open
Backup
.
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
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Transferring Data
2
Touch
Backup
>
SD card
>
Next
.
3
Select the data you want to back up. No backup password is required if you back up
photos, audio, videos, and documents. To back up other types of data, follow the
onscreen instructions to set a backup password.
By default, backup data is saved to the
Restoring data from a microSD card
1
Insert the microSD card containing the backup files into your new phone. For more
information on inserting microSD cards, see
2
Open
3
Touch
4
Select the backup you want to restore.
If the backup data is encrypted, enter the encryption password when prompted.
5
Select the data you want to restore, and then touch
Backup
Restore
.
>
Restore from SD card
HuaweiBackup
Inserting a SIM card and microSD card.
>
Next
.
Restore
folder in
.
Files
.
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Transferring Data
Transferring data between your phone and a
computer
Transfer the data on your old phone to your computer, and then transfer it to your new
phone.
Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. Select
computer will automatically install any necessary drivers. Once installed, double-click on
the new disk drive to manage files. The drive name should be your phone's model
number.
•
Photos
: View photos that are stored on your phone.
•
Files
: Transfer files between your phone and a computer.
•
If no connection type is specified, your phone will remain in charging mode.
Photos
or
Files
. Your
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Transferring Data
Copying contacts from an old phone to a new
phone
Use any of the following methods to copy contacts from your old phone to your new
phone.
SIM card
Storage
device
Bluetooth
Backup
Computer
Other
methods
Use the SIM import feature to copy SIM card contacts to your new phone.
For more information, see
If both phones have a microSD slot, export your contacts to a microSD
card in vCard format on the old phone, and then copy the contacts to the
new phone. For more information, see
device.
Enable Bluetooth on both your old and new phones, and import your
contacts using Bluetooth. For more information, see
using Bluetooth.
If your old phone supports Backup, back up your contacts, and restore
them to your new phone. For more information, see
application to back up and restore data.
Sync contacts on your old phone to a computer, and then sync these to a
new phone using a phone management application (such as HiSuite).
•
Install social networking applications and synchronize your contacts.
•
Log in to your Exchange account and synchronize your contacts.
Importing contacts from a SIM card.
Importing contacts from a storage
Importing contacts
Using the Backup
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First Use and Initial Setup
First Use and Initial Setup
Initial setup
Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly before using your phone for the first time.
Read the Quick Start Guide for more information on how to set up your phone.
Press and hold the power button to turn on your phone, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the initial setup.
1
Select your language and region, and then touch
2
Proceed to the
networks. Select the network you want to connect to, and then enter the password to
access the Internet.
3
Proceed to the
user terms and Huawei Privacy Policy, and then touch
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to enable Wi-Fi+.
Wi-Fi settings
Terms and Conditions
screen. Your phone will automatically list available Wi-Fi
screen. Read the content carefully, accept the
Next
.
Next
.
5
Your phone has a fingerprint sensor. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your
fingerprint. You also need to set a PIN or password in order to unlock the screen when
your phone fails to recognize your fingerprint.
6
On the
Configuration successful
a moment and the EMUI interface should launch. You can now start using your phone.
screen, touch
Begin
to complete the settings. Wait for
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First Use and Initial Setup
Enable or disable a SIM card
Select 4G/3G SIM
Select default SIM for data services
Configure SIM settings for phone calls
Dual SIM settings
When two SIM cards are inserted, only one SIM card can be set as the 4G/3G/2G SIM.
The other SIM card slot only supports 2G networks. You can also configure the default
card for mobile data and phone calls according to your monthly plan.
This feature only applies to dual SIM phones.
Open
as desired.
Settings
and touch
Dual card management
. You can configure both SIM cards
•
If you disable a SIM card, you will be unable to use it to make calls, send messages,
or access the Internet.
•
Select
Dual SIM calling
manually or use the default SIM card each time you make a call. If you choose to
use the default SIM card, your phone will use that SIM card for all outgoing calls.
. You can configure whether you want to select a SIM card
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First Use and Initial Setup
Select SIM display mode for phone calls
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First Use and Initial Setup
Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or mobile data to surf the web, play games, and use
instant messaging applications.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2
In the
Shortcuts
tab, touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings screen.
3
Turn on the Wi-Fi switch. Your phone will list available Wi-Fi networks.
4
Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network is encrypted,
enter the password when prompted.
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First Use and Initial Setup
Using mobile data
Before using mobile data, ensure that you have a data plan with your carrier.
1
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel.
2
In the
Shortcuts
tab, touch to enable mobile data.
Disable mobile data when not required in order to save battery power and reduce
data usage.
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First Use and Initial Setup
Configuring your fingerprint ID
Use the fingerprint sensor to unlock the screen, access the Safe and App Lock, and
authorize payments in third-party applications.
•
fingerprint ID may not be available on all phones.
•
For added security and to ensure that you can still access your data if your phone
fails to recognize your fingerprint, you will need to set a backup password when
configuring fingerprint unlock.
1
Open
2
Select
password.
3
Once you have configured the password, touch
fingerprint.
4
Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until
your phone vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip until your
phone has successfully added your fingerprint.
PIN
Settings
or
Password
and touch
, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set a screen lock
Fingerprint ID
>
Fingerprint management
New fingerprint
to add your
.
5
Once you have added your fingerprint, touch OK.
On the
Fingerprint management
fingerprint unlock.
To delete a fingerprint, select the desired fingerprint on the
screen, touch
Delete
screen, turn off the
, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Unlock screen
switch to disable
Fingerprint management
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Installing Applications
Installing Applications
Sharing applications using a microSD card
Save installation packages to a microSD card to share them with other phones.
Installation packages from third-party sources may contain viruses or malicious
software and should be installed with caution. Only install applications from trusted
sources.
1
Insert the microSD card containing the installation package into your phone.
2
Open
to install.
A warning message may be displayed during the installation process. Always read these
messages carefully. If you wish to proceed with the installation, touch
turn on the
applications. After you have finished installing the application, touch
settings
applications downloaded from unofficial sources.
After installation, the application will be visible on your home screen.
Files
, locate the installation package on the microSD card, and then touch
Unknown sources
>
Security
and deselect
Settings
switch to allow your phone to install third-party
Unknown sources
Settings
to prevent your phone from installing
>
and then
Advanced
Uninstalling an application
Free up space on your phone and boost performance by removing unused applications.
Some pre-installed system applications cannot be removed.
•
On the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to uninstall and drag it
to the
•
Touch
Uninstall
icon.
Settings
.
>
Apps
, select the application you want to uninstall, and then touch
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Getting Started
Locking and unlocking the screen
Locking the screen
•
Press the power button to manually lock the screen.
•
The screen will lock automatically and enter sleep mode after it has been idle for a
certain period to reduce power consumption and prevent unintended operations.
Getting Started
To change the screen sleep time, open
select a time.
Your phone will continue to receive messages, notifications, and incoming calls when the
screen is locked. The status indicator will flash green when you receive new notifications.
When you receive an incoming call, the screen will turn on and display the caller
information.
Settings
, touch
Display
>
Sleep
, and then
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Getting Started
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is off, press the power button to wake the screen. Slide your finger in
any direction to unlock the screen.
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Getting Started
Magazine Unlock
Use Magazine Unlock to create your own selection of lock screen images and bring your
lock screen to life.
Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen to display the Magazine Unlock options.
App shortcuts
View, add, or delete images from your Magazine
Unlock covers
Manage Magazine Unlock covers
desired images to add them to the viewing list. To delete covers from the viewing list,
touch
Add covers to favorites
that have been added to your favorites will not be deleted from the viewing list after an
online update.
, and then touch and hold the desired image and select
: Touch to add the current cover to your favorites. Images
: Touch , and then touch . Select the
Remove
.
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Getting Started
Touchscreen gestures
Use simple touchscreen gestures to perform a variety of tasks, such as open applications,
scroll through lists, and zoom images.
Touch
: Touch an item once. For example, touch to
select an option or open an application.
Double touch
twice in quick succession. For example, double touch
an image in full screen mode to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
the screen for at least 2 seconds. For example, touch
and hold a blank area on the home screen to access
the home screen editor.
Swipe
: Swipe your fingers on the screen. For
example, in the
on a notification to dismiss it. Swipe vertically or
horizontally to go to other home screens, scroll
through a document, and more.
: Touch the target area of the screen
: Touch and hold the target area of
Notifications
tab, swipe left or right
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Getting Started
Drag
: Touch and hold an item, and then move it to
another position. For example, use this gesture to
rearrange applications and widgets on the home
screen.
Spread fingers apart
: Spread two fingers apart on
the screen. For example, spread two fingers apart to
zoom in on a picture or web page.
Pinch fingers together
: Pinch two fingers together
on the screen. For example, pinch two fingers
together to zoom out on an image.
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Getting Started
Status and notification icons
Status icons
Status icons are displayed on the right-hand side of the status bar. Status icons display
information about your phone's status, such as network connection information, signal
strength, battery level, and time.
Status icons may vary according to your region or carrier.
Signal strength No signal
Connected over GPRS Connected over 3G
Connected over EDGE Connected over HSPA+
Connected over LTE VoLTE enabled
Airplane mode enabled Roaming
Receiving location data from
GPS
Bluetooth enabled
Silent mode enabled Vibration mode enabled
Charging Alarm enabled
Battery low Battery full
Headset inserted No SIM card found
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Getting Started
Notification icons
Notification icons are displayed on the left-hand side of the status bar when you receive
a new message, notification, or reminder.
Missed calls Call in progress
New emails New messages
Select an input method New voicemail
Connected over Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network available
Downloading data Uploading data
Upcoming events Phone memory full
Synchronizing data Synchronization failed
Login or synchronization
problem
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
enabled
More notifications
Connected to a VPN
USB tethering enabled USB debugging enabled
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Getting Started
Home screen
Getting to know your home screen
Your home screens are where you can find your favorite widgets and all your
applications. The application list has been removed to give you a more convenient and
direct path to your applications.
Status bar: Displays notifications and status
icons
Screen position indicator: Indicates
which home screen is displayed
Dock: Displays frequently used applications
Navigation bar: Displays virtual navigation
keys
Virtual navigation bar keys
•
•
•
Back
: Touch to return to the previous screen or close an application. When
entering text, touch to close the onscreen keyboard.
Home
: Touch to return to the home screen.
Recent
: Touch to access the list of recently used applications, or touch and hold
to enable dual windows mode.
:
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Switching between home screens
Getting Started
Swipe left or right to view the extended home screens. Touch
the default home screen.
Home
to return to
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together or touch and hold a blank area on the
screen to access the home screen editor. You can:
•
Set the default home screen
chosen home screen as the default home screen.
•
Move a home screen
•
Add a home screen
•
Delete a blank home screen
: Drag the home screen to the desired location.
: Touch on the home screen furthest to the left or right.
: Touch at the top of the home screen to set the
: Touch at the bottom of a blank screen.
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Getting Started
Automatic screen rotation
When you rotate your phone, some applications will automatically adjust the screen
orientation to make them easier to use. This feature also lets you use tilt-controlled
applications.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch
in the
rotate
Shortcuts
tab to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.
Auto-
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Getting Started
Organizing applications and widgets on the home screen
Adding a widget to the home screen
Add frequently used widgets to the home screen for quick access.
On the home screen, pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch
Widgets
the home screen.
and select a widget. Touch and hold the widget and drag it to a blank area on
You must have enough space on the home screen to add widgets. If there is not
enough space, add another home screen or free up some space.
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Getting Started
Moving a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold an application icon or widget until your phone
vibrates. You can then drag the application icon or widget to the desired location.
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Getting Started
Deleting a widget or icon
On the home screen, touch and hold the application icon or widget you want to delete
until is displayed at the top of the screen. Drag the unwanted application icon or
widget to .
After you have moved/deleted an application icon, a blank space will appear on the
home screen. You can sort application icons automatically; for more information, see
Aligning home screen applications automatically.
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Getting Started
Creating a folder
Create home screen folders to organize your applications by type. For example, you can
create a Games folder that contains all of your game applications.
On the home screen, drag an icon on top of another icon to create a folder containing
both applications. To rename the folder, open the folder, and then touch the folder
name.
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Hiding applications
Getting Started
On the home screen, spread two fingers apart. Touch
Add
, select the applications
you want to hide, and then touch OK. Applications will not appear on the home screen
after they have been hidden.
To restore a hidden application to the home screen, touch
applications screen, deselect the desired application, and then touch
Add
on the hidden
OK
.
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
Taking a screenshot
Your phone comes with a range of screenshot options. Capture the entire screen or draw
a shape on the screen to take a partial screenshot.
Using the power and volume down buttons
Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time to take a full screenshot.
Using the screenshot shortcut switch
Open the notification panel, and then touch in the
screenshot.
Shortcuts
tab to take a full
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Getting Started
By default, screenshots are saved to the
Screenshots
folder in
Gallery
.
Notifications
Status indicator
The status indicator changes color and flashes to indicate the following:
•
Steady red (not charging): The battery level is critically low and the phone will turn off
automatically.
•
Steady red (when charging): The battery level is critically low.
•
Steady yellow (when charging): The battery level is medium.
•
Steady green (when charging): The battery is almost full or already full. Unplug the
charger when the battery level reaches 100%.
•
Flashing green (not charging): You have unread messages, notifications, or missed
calls.
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Getting Started
Notification badges
Notification badges appear in the top right corner of application icons.
The badge number indicates the number of new notifications. Open the corresponding
application to view more details about the notifications.
To disable notification badges for an application, pinch two fingers together on the
home screen to open the home screen editor, and then touch
app icons
and turn off the switch next to the corresponding application.
More settings
>
Badge
Notification panel
Swipe down from the status bar and open the notification panel to view notifications.
Swipe left on the notification panel to go to the shortcuts tab.
Swipe up on the screen, or touch
panel.
Back
or
Home
to close the notification
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Customize shortcut switches
: Swipe up on the shortcuts tab, and then touch
Drag the shortcut switch to the desired location for easier access.
Getting Started
Edit
.
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Getting Started
Viewing notifications on the lock screen
New notifications (such as missed calls and messages) are displayed on the lock screen.
Swipe right on a lock screen notification to view its details.
Be default, your phone will only display lock screen notifications for certain
applications. If you want to enable lock screen notifications for more applications,
see Managing notification permissions.
Managing notification permissions
Disable notifications for an application to prevent unnecessary disturbances.
1
Open
2
Touch
application.
3
Enable or disable notification settings as desired.
Settings
Notification panel & status bar
.
>
Notification center
, and then select the desired
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Display notifications in do not disturb mode
Notification center
displayed when
, and then turn on the
Allow only priority interruptions
: Select the desired application in
Priority display
switch. Notifications will still be
is enabled in do not disturb mode.
Notification and status bar settings
Change the notification and status bar settings to customize how notifications and status
reminders are displayed.
Open
down and display settings for the notification and status bar.
Configuring the drop-down settings for the notification bar
•
Touch
phone will go to the notifications tab if you have new notifications, otherwise it will
go to the shortcuts tab.
•
Touch
status bar to open to the notifications tab, or swipe down from the right of the status
bar to open the shortcuts tab.
•
Turn on the
is locked.
Configuring the display content for the notification and status bar
Turn the
switches on or off to configure the content that is displayed in the status bar.
Turn off the
Settings
Drag actions
Drag actions
You cannot access the notification panel from the lock screen if you have set a screen
lock password.
Display carrier name, Display network speed
, and then touch
>
Smart selection
>
Determine from drag position
Notification panel
Show notification icons
switch to access the notification panel when the screen
Notification panel & status bar
. When you open the notification panel, your
. Swipe down from the left of the
, and
Remaining battery percentage
switch to hide notification icons in the status bar.
to configure the drop-
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Using fingerprint recognition
In addition to waking and unlocking the screen, the fingerprint sensor can also be used
to take a photo, answer an incoming call, and disable an alarm.
The fingerprint may not be available on all phones.
Adding a fingerprint for the first time
See Configuring your fingerprint ID for more information on configuring fingerprint
unlock.
Adding, deleting, or renaming a fingerprint
Add multiple fingerprints to make it easier to unlock your phone. You can also delete or
rename fingerprints.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
4
In the
Settings
Fingerprint ID
Fingerprint list
.
>
Fingerprint management
section, you can:
.
Done
.
•
Touch
New fingerprint
•
Touch a previously added fingerprint to rename or delete it.
to add a fingerprint. You can add up to five in total.
Accessing Safe with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access your Safe without entering the password.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
4
Touch
password and enable fingerprint recognition.
Once you have completed the settings, touch
fingerprint to access your Safe.
Settings
Fingerprint ID
Access safe
, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Safe
.
>
Fingerprint management
Files
.
Next
.
>
Safe
. You can now use your
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Accessing App Lock with your fingerprint
Use your fingerprint to access locked applications.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter the screen lock password, and then touch
4
Touch
Lock password and enable fingerprint recognition.
Touch
your fingerprint to view the App Lock status. You can also use your fingerprint to access
locked applications on the home screen.
Settings
Fingerprint ID
Access app lock
Phone Manager
.
>
Fingerprint management
, and then follow the onscreen instructions to enter your App
>
App lock
once you have completed the settings, and then use
.
Next
.
Fingerprint sensor touch gestures
Touch or swipe the sensor with any finger to perform common tasks.
1
2
Open
Touch
Settings
Fingerprint ID
.
.
3
In the
Touch and hold gesture
enable.
•
Take photo/video
fingerprint sensor to take a picture.
•
Answer call
to answer it.
•
Stop alarm
disable it.
4
In the
Slide gesture
•
Show notification panel
open the notification panel. Tap the sensor twice to clear all notifications, and swipe
up on the sensor to close the notification panel.
•
Browse photos
sensor to switch between photos.
: When using the camera viewfinder, touch and hold the
: When you have an incoming call, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor
: When your alarm goes off, touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to
section, turn on switches for features you want to enable.
: When viewing photos in full screen mode, swipe left or right on the
section, turn on switches for features you want to
: Swipe down on the fingerprint sensor using any finger to
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Accessing applications
Opening and switching between applications
Opening applications from the lock screen
Swipe up on the lock screen and touch to launch the camera application. You can
also swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch a shortcut icon to quickly launch
the corresponding application.
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Opening an application from the home screen
On the home screen, touch an icon to open the corresponding application.
Getting Started
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Switching between applications
Getting Started
To switch to another application, touch
Home
to return to the home screen, and
then touch the icon of the application you want to open.
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Searching for applications
Finding applications
Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the
name of an application. The search results will be displayed underneath the search bar.
For more information, see
Hidden applications are not listed in the search results.
Finding hidden applications
On the home screen, spread two fingers apart to view your hidden applications.
Finding applications quickly.
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Viewing recently used applications
Getting Started
Touch
•
View more applications
applications.
Recent
to display the list of recently used applications.
: Swipe left or right on the screen to view more recently used
•
Open an application
•
Close an application
application.
•
Close all unlocked applications
•
Lock or unlock an application
will appear above an application once it has been locked. Locked applications
cannot be closed by touching . Swipe down again on the thumbnail to unlock the
application.
: Touch a thumbnail to open the corresponding application.
: Swipe up on a thumbnail to close the corresponding
: Touch to close all unlocked applications.
: Swipe down on a thumbnail to lock an application.
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Personalizing your phone
Simple home screen
The simple home screen mode uses large icons and fonts to display content in a more
easy-to-read layout.
1
Open
2
Touch
screen.
3
On the simple home screen, you can:
•
Touch application icons or widgets to open them.
•
Touch and hold an icon to open the home screen editor and add or delete
application icons.
•
Touch
•
Touch to add contacts or applications to the home screen.
Settings
Home screen style
Others
.
to open the application list and view or open applications.
>
Simple
, and then touch to enable the simple home
•
Touch
Standard home
to exit the simple home screen.
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Changing the theme
Personalize your phone's home screen using a wide range of themes and wallpapers.
Open
lock screen methods, wallpapers, application icons, and more.
Themes
, select a theme, and then touch . Touch to mix and match
Changing the wallpaper
Set your favorite images or photos as your phone's wallpaper.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
In the
instructions to set it as the wallpaper.
Turn on the
phone. Turn on the
phone will automatically change the wallpaper at the specified time interval.
You can also open
Set as
wallpaper.
Settings
Wallpaper
Wallpapers
Shake to change
>
, and then touch
or
Random change
Wallpaper
and select
Live wallpaper
. Follow the onscreen instructions to set the image as the
Display
.
Lock screen wallpaper
tab, select an image, and then follow the onscreen
switch. The wallpaper will change every time you shake your
switch. Configure
Gallery
, touch and hold an image, and then touch >
or
Home screen wallpaper
Interval
or
Album to display
Assigning a ringtone to a contact
.
. Your
Assign a unique ringtone to each contact so that you can easily tell who is contacting
you.
1
Open
2
Select the desired contact, and then touch
3
Select the desired ringtone or music file, and then touch .
For more information on how to configure call and message ringtones and vibration
settings, see
Contacts
Sound settings.
.
Phone ringtone
.
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Changing the font size
The phone's font size can be increased to make words easier to read.
Getting Started
Open
Settings
The
Extra huge
application.
, and then touch
font size will only be displayed in messages, contacts, and the dialer
Display
>
Font size
to set the system font size.
Entering text
Switching text input methods
Switch between text input methods as desired.
1
On the text input screen, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification
panel.
2
Touch , in the
If there are no input methods to choose from, go to
settings
turn on the switch next to the corresponding input method.
Notifications
>
Language & input
tab, and then select the desired input method.
>
Default keyboard
Settings
>
Configure input methods
, touch
Advanced
, and then
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Android input method
Enter a space
Touch and hold to choose another input method
Enter a comma
Touch and hold to open the input options menu
Enter numbers and symbols
Getting Started
Switch to voice input
Backspace
Enter a period
Touch and hold to enter symbols
Toggle between upper and lower case
The Android input method supports a wide range of languages.
Editing text
You can select, cut, copy, and paste text on your phone.
•
Select text
more or less text, or touch
•
Copy text
•
Cut text
•
Paste text
•
Share text
: Touch and hold the text to bring up . Drag or to select
Select all
: Select text and touch
: Select text and touch
: Touch and hold where you want to insert the text, and then touch
: Select text, and then touch
to select all text.
Copy
.
Cut
.
Share
to select a sharing method.
Paste
.
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Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks
High volume mode
Press the volume up button repeatedly during a call to increase the call volume above the
usual maximum.
Searching for settings
Use the search feature in Settings to search for menu options.
Open
search term (such as Sound). Your phone will display the search results; touch an option
to access the corresponding setting.
Settings
, and then touch the search box at the top of the screen and enter a
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Tips and Tricks
Quickly returning a call
On the lock screen, swipe right on a missed call notification and unlock the screen. The
dialer screen will be displayed; touch the corresponding number to return the call.
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Tips and Tricks
Sharing your QR card
Share your QR card with your friends so that they can add you to their contacts quickly.
On the contact details screen, touch the QR code at the top of the screen to display your
personal QR code.
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Tips and Tricks
Calling contacts when the screen is off
When the screen is off, press and hold the volume down button. When you hear the alert
sound, say the name of the contact you want to call. Your phone will automatically call
the contact.
Pocket mode
Enable Pocket mode to prevent you from missing important calls when your phone is in
your pocket. The call ringtone and vibration intensity will gradually increase when you
receive an incoming call.
Open
switch.
Dialer
. Touch >
Settings
in the
Dialer
tab and turn on the
Pocket mode
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Tips and Tricks
Taking snapshots when the screen is off
You can take rapid snapshots with your phone, even when the screen is off.
When the screen is off, point your phone at a subject and press the volume down button
twice. Your phone will take a photo and display how fast it was captured.
Press the volume down button
twice in quick succession
Perfect selfie
Enable perfect selfie mode and customize the beauty settings to make sure you shine in
group photos.
In the camera application, go to
Perfect selfie
Next, switch to
your face and apply your custom beauty settings to make you stand out in a group shot.
switch, and then configure your custom beauty settings.
Beauty
mode and touch to take a photo. Your phone will detect
Beauty
mode, and then touch
Perfect selfie
. Turn on the
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Tips and Tricks
Using time-lapse mode to fast forward the
action
Time-lapse mode lets you capture and accelerate subtle changes in scenery, such as a
sunrise, sunset, or the movement of clouds.
On the camera screen, swipe right to switch to
then touch
to start capturing video.
Time-lapse
. Hold your phone steady, and
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Taking photos while recording video
Ever wanted to take a photo during a video recording?
Tips and Tricks
On the camera interface, swipe right, and then select
While recording video, touch to take a photo.
Video
to start a video recording.
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Finding applications quickly
Use the search feature to quickly find an application.
Swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the search bar, and then enter the
name of the application that you are looking for. The search results will be displayed
underneath the search bar.
Connecting to the Wi-Fi network with the
strongest signal
After enabling Wi-Fi+, your phone will monitor Wi-Fi networks and mobile data and
select the connection with the best signal and fastest data transfer speeds.
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. In the
touch and hold
and select
Wi-Fi+
. Turn on the
Wi-Fi+
switch to enable this feature.
Shortcuts
tab,
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Tips and Tricks
Using your phone while wearing gloves
Enable gloves mode so that you can continue to use your phone when wearing gloves.
Open
Settings
, and then touch
Smart assistance
>
Gloves mode
.
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Tips and Tricks
Adjusting the system volume rapidly
Press the volume button on the side of the phone, and then touch to adjust the
ringtone, multimedia, alarm, and call volume.
Using the floating dock
The floating dock gives you access to a number of frequently-used options and features,
such as the back key, home key, and one-touch optimization. You can move the floating
dock around the screen for easy one-hand use.
Under
dock
Settings
switch.
, select
Smart assistance
>
Floating dock
, and then turn on the
Floating
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Tips and Tricks
The floating dock is displayed on most screens. Drag the dock to the desired location
to adjust its position.
Aligning home screen applications
automatically
Gaps may appear on the home screen after you uninstall applications or move them into
folders. Use the automatic align feature to arrange applications neatly on the home
screen.
Pinch two fingers together to open the home screen editor. Touch
Shake
then turn on the
editor. Shake your phone to realign application icons and fill any gaps.
switch. Touch and hold the home screen to open the home screen
More settings
, and
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Touch-disable mode
Enable touch-disable mode to prevent unintended operations when your phone is in your
pocket.
Open
switch.
Screen gestures will not work in touch-disable mode, even when the screen is on.
Uncover the top of the screen, or press the power and volume up buttons simultaneously
to turn off touch-disable mode.
Settings
, touch
Smart assistance
, and then turn on the
Touch-disable mode
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Calls and Contacts
Making calls
Smart dialing
Enter the name, initials, or number of a contact in the dialer. Your phone will display
matching contacts.
1
Open
2
Enter the name or initials of a contact in the dialer (for example, Howard Smith or HS).
Your phone will search your contacts and call log and list the results above the dialer.
Dialer
.
3
From the list, select the contact you want to call. If your phone has dual SIM support,
touch
4
Touch to end the call.
1
or to make a call.
Enabling quick calling
Call people quickly even when the screen is switched off.
1
Open
2
Touch >
Press and hold the volume down button for one second when the screen is off. When you
hear the alert sound, release the volume down button and say the name of the contact
you want to call. The phone will dial their number.
When using a Bluetooth headset, press and hold the headset dialing key to enable
quick calling.
Dialer
Settings
.
>
Quick calling
and then turn on the
Quick calling
switch.
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1
2
Making a call from Contacts
1
Open
2
Touch the search bar and enter the name or initials of the person you want to call. For
more information on searching for contacts, see
3
Touch the contact number. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch the contact's
phone number, and then touch
Contacts
.
Finding a contact.
1 2
or to initiate the call.
Making a call from the call log
View incoming and outgoing calls in the call log and dial the corresponding numbers.
1
Open
2
Slide the list up and down to view all calls. Touch the name or number of the person
Dialer
.
that you want to call. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
a call.
or to make
Making an emergency call
In the event of an emergency, you can make emergency calls from your phone, even
without a SIM card. However, you must be in an area with cellular coverage.
1
Open
2
Enter the emergency number for your location in the dialer, and then touch .
You can dial an emergency number even when the screen is locked. On the lock
screen, touch
The ability to make emergency calls can depend on local regulations and carriers in
your area. Poor network reception or environmental interference may prevent your
call from being connected. Never rely solely on your phone for essential
communication during emergencies.
Dialer
.
Emergency call
.
, enter your local emergency number, and then touch
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1
2
1
2
Speed dialing
Configure speed dialing for people you call frequently. Simply touch and hold a number
key to dial their number.
1
is the default key for voicemail. It cannot be used as a speed-dial number.
1
Open
2
Touch and hold a number key to associate it with a contact.
3
Return to the dialer and touch and hold a number key to call the associated contact. If
Dialer
.
you are using a dual SIM phone, touch and hold a number key, and then select
to call the associated contact.
To delete a key association, open the dialer and touch >
Select the contact association you want to remove, and then touch
number
.
Settings
Clear assigned
>
Speed dial
Making an international call
Before making a long-distance call, contact your carrier to activate an international
calling or roaming service.
1
Open
2
On the dialer screen, touch and hold the 0 key to enter a + symbol, and then enter the
country code, area code, and phone number.
3
Touch . If your phone has dual SIM support, touch or .
Dialer
.
or
.
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Answering or rejecting a call
When a call comes in, you can press the volume button to mute the ringtone.
While the screen is locked:
•
Drag right to answer the call.
•
Drag left to reject the call.
•
Touch to reject the call and send an SMS.
•
Touch to configure a callback reminder.
While the screen is unlocked:
•
Touch to answer the call.
•
Touch to reject the call.
•
Touch to reject the call and send an SMS.
•
Touch to configure a callback reminder.
On the dialer screen, touch >
predefined text messages.
Settings
>
Reject calls with SMS
to edit the
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Functions available during a call
During a call, your phone will display an in-call menu.
Calls and Contacts
Open Calendar
Mute the call
Start a three-way
call
Enable hands-free
mode
•
Hide the in-call menu
menu, touch the green status bar at the top of the screen.
: Touch
Home
or
Place the current
call on hold
View your notes
Display your
contacts
Open the dialer
End call
Return
. To return to the in-call
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•
Start a three-way call
: Please contact your carrier to find out how to use this feature.
For more information, see Making a conference call.
•
Adjust the volume
: Press the volume up button to increase the volume, or the volume
down button to decrease the volume.
To end a call using the power button, go to
then turn on the
Power button ends call
switch.
Dialer
, touch >
Settings
and
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Answering a third-party call
Before using this feature, check that you have subscribed to a call hold service and
enabled call waiting on your phone. For more information on enabling call waiting,
see Enabling call waiting. For details, contact your carrier.
1
If you receive an incoming call when in another call, touch . You can then answer
the incoming call and hold the other line.
2
Touch to switch between the two calls.
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Making a conference call
You can set up a conference call using the multi-party call feature on your phone. Call
one number (or receive a call), and then call another number to add it to the conference
call.
Conference calling requires network support. Please ensure you have activated this
service. For details, contact your carrier.
1
Call the first participant.
2
Once the call is connected, touch and then dial the second participant's number.
The first participant will be placed on hold.
3
When the second call is connected, touch to start a conference call.
4
To add more people to the call, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5
Touch to end the call.
Viewing the call log
The call log is displayed above the dialer. Missed calls are displayed in red.
Adding a number from the call log
Select a number from the call log and save it to your contacts.
1
Open
2
In the call log, touch the icon next to the number you want to add and do the
following:
•
Touch to create a new contact. For more information, see Creating a contact.
•
Touch to add the number to an existing contact.
Dialer
.
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Clearing the call log
Calls and Contacts
Open
•
Delete one entry
•
Delete multiple entries
to delete. Touch >
Dialer
. You can:
: Touch and hold a log entry, and then touch
: Touch >
Delete
.
Delete call log
and select the entries you want
Delete entry
.
Turning on pocket mode
Enable pocket mode to make sure you don't miss calls when your phone is in your pocket.
The ringtone volume and vibration intensity will gradually increase when you receive a
call.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Turn on the
Dialer
.
Settings
Pocket mode
.
switch.
Your phone will vibrate for incoming calls when it is facing downwards or in your
pocket, even if incoming call vibrations are disabled.
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Call settings
Enabling call forwarding
If you are unavailable to take a call, you can configure your phone to forward calls to
another number.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Touch
under
4
Select a forwarding method, enter the destination number, and then touch
When call forwarding is enabled, your phone will forward certain calls (such as
unanswered calls) to the number you specified.
Enabling call waiting
Call waiting allows you to take an incoming call when you are already in a call and switch
between the two conversations.
Dialer
.
Settings
Call forwarding
Card 1
or
Card 2
.
. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
.
Call forwarding
Enable
.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Touch
SIM support, touch
Call waiting
When you receive an incoming call while already in a call, touch to answer the new
call, and to switch between the two calls.
Dialer
.
Settings
Additional settings
switch.
.
Additional settings
and turn on the
under
Call waiting
Card 1
switch. If your phone has dual
or
Card 2
, and then turn on the
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Enabling do not disturb mode
Do not disturb mode allows you to work or relax in peace and quiet. Your phone will only
notify you about important calls or messages.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Touch
contacts to the whitelist.
When do not disturb mode is enabled, your phone will only ring or vibrate when chosen
contacts call or message you. Your phone will mute ringtones or vibrations for any other
calls or messages. Notifications for these can be viewed in the notification panel.
Settings
Do not disturb
Define priority interruptions
.
and turn on the
Do not disturb
>
Whitelist for calls and messages
switch.
> to add
Configuring the harassment filter
The harassment filter automatically blocks calls and messages from unknown or
blacklisted sources. The blacklist is constantly updated, ensuring that you are never
disturbed.
Open
blacklist or whitelist. For more information, see Harassment filter.
You can also open
harassment filter.
Phone Manager
Dialer
, then touch
and then touch >
Harassment filter
to configure filter rules and the
Harassment filter
to configure the
Configuring voicemail
Divert calls to your voicemail when your phone is switched off or unavailable. Callers can
leave a voice message which you can listen to later.
Voicemail must be supported by your carrier. Please ensure that you have subscribed
to this service. Contact your carrier for information about their voicemail service.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Touch
settings
Dialer
.
Settings
Additional settings
under
Card 1
or
. If your phone has dual SIM support, touch
Card 2
.
Additional
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4
Touch
Voicemail
When you receive a voicemail message, the icon is displayed in the status bar. Dial
the voicemail number to retrieve the message.
>
Voicemail number
and then enter your voicemail number.
Creating a contact
The number of contacts you can store on your phone depends on the size of your
phone's internal storage. The maximum number of SIM card contacts may vary
depending on your SIM card's storage capacity.
1
Open
2
Touch . Touch
time.
3
Select a location to save the contact from the options menu.
4
Enter the contact's name, phone number and other information, and then touch .
Contacts
.
Create a new contact
if you are creating a contact for the first
If you want to save a number from your call log, touch the icon next to the number
you want to save, and then select or . You can also save phone numbers or
email addresses in
Messaging
or
Email
to your contacts.
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Importing or exporting contacts
Calls and Contacts
Your phone supports
information, including names, addresses, and phone numbers.
.vcf
contact files.
VCF
is a standard file format for storing contact
Importing contacts from a storage device
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select one or more
Contacts
.
Import/Export
.vcf
>
Import from storage
files, and then touch OK.
.
Importing contacts from a SIM card
1
Open
2
Touch >
you can choose whether to import from SIM 1 or SIM 2.
3
Select the contacts you want to import, and then touch .
4
Choose the location to import contacts to. Your phone will automatically import the
contacts.
Contacts
.
Import/Export
>
Import from SIM
. If your phone has dual SIM support,
Importing contacts using Bluetooth
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select
4
Enable Bluetooth on the device from which you want to import contacts and set the
device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
5
Touch
devices.
6
Touch the Bluetooth device from which you want to import contacts. Once connected,
your phone will automatically import contacts from the other Bluetooth device.
Contacts
Supports Bluetooth
Next
. Your phone will automatically turn on Bluetooth and search for nearby
.
Import/Export
and then touch
>
Import from another phone
Next
.
.
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Importing contacts using Wi-Fi Direct
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select
enable Wi-Fi and scans for Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4
Select the Wi-Fi Direct device you want to connect to. Once connected, your phone
will automatically import contacts from the other device.
Contacts
Import via Wi-Fi Direct
.
Import/Export
>
Import from another phone
and then touch
Next
. Your phone then prompts you to
.
Exporting contacts to a storage device
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Touch
4
Choose where you want to export the contacts from and touch OK.
Export
Contacts
.
Import/Export
.
>
Export to storage
.
The exported
default. Open
.vcf
file is saved to the root directory of your phone's internal storage by
Files
to view the exported file.
Exporting contacts to a SIM card
1
Open
2
Touch >
can choose whether to export to SIM 1 or SIM 2.
3
Select the contacts you want to export, and then touch .
4
Touch
Contacts
Continue
.
Import/Export
.
>
Export to SIM
. If your phone has dual SIM support, you
Sharing contacts
1
Open
2
Touch >
Contacts
.
Import/Export
>
Share contact
.
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3
Select the contacts you want to share, and then touch .
4
Choose your sharing method, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Managing contacts
Editing a contact
After creating a contact, you can edit their contact information at any time. This includes
adding or deleting default information such as phone numbers or email addresses. You
can also choose a custom ringtone and add a birthday, nickname, or photo.
1
Open
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to edit, and then touch
3
Touch the contact's photo, and then select
Alternatively, enter the contact's new information, and then touch .
The contact's photo will be displayed when the contact calls you. Other contact
information such as company name and job title will also be displayed.
Add multiple numbers for one contact
then touch
Contacts
Edit
>
.
Add phone number
Edit
.
Take photo
: Select a contact from the contact list, and
.
or
Choose from Gallery
.
Merging duplicate contacts
When you add contacts to your phone from different sources, you may end up with
duplicate entries. These duplicate entries can be merged into one to help keep your
contacts organized.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select the contacts you want to merge, and then touch .
Contacts
.
Organize contacts
>
Merge duplicate contacts
.
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Deleting contacts
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select the contacts you want to delete, and then touch .
4
Touch
You can also touch and hold a contact you want to delete. From the popup options
menu, select
Delete
Contacts
.
Organize contacts
.
Delete
to delete that contact.
>
Delete contacts by batch
.
Finding a contact
Search contacts stored on the phone, SIM card, or linked to an online account.
1
Open
For more complete search results, ensure that
Contacts
.
Contacts
is configured to display all
of your contacts. On the contacts screen, touch >
All contacts
select
2
On the contact list, use one of the following methods to find a contact:
•
Swipe the contact list up or down.
•
Slide your finger up or down the index on the right-hand side of the screen to scroll
through your contacts.
•
Enter the contact's name, initials, phone number, email address, or other contact
information in the search bar at the top of the contact list. Search results will be
displayed underneath.
3
Select a contact. You can then choose to call them, send them a text message, or edit
their contact information.
If an error message is displayed or you are unable to search for a contact, touch
>
Display preferences
.
and then select
Simple layout
Display preferences
.
and then
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Viewing contacts from different accounts
You can select which contacts to display on your phone.
1
Open
2
Touch >
3
Select the account you want to display or customize the accounts to display.
Contacts
.
Display preferences
.
Hide contact photos, company information and job title
preferences
on the contacts screen, and then turn on the
: Touch >
Simple layout
Display
switch.
Adding a contact to your favorites
You can add frequently-contacted people to your favorites to make them easier to find.
1
Open
2
Touch and hold the contact you want to add to your favorites, and then touch
favorites
When viewing contact details, touch to add the contact to your favorites.
Remove contacts from your favorites
contacts that you wish to remove from your favorites, and then touch .
Contacts
to add the contact to
.
Favorites
.
: Touch on the contacts screen. Select the
Add to
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Contact groups
Organize friends and family into different groups. You can send text messages or emails
to everyone in a group. Contacts now also features
automatically sort contacts according to their company or the date you last contacted
them, making it easier to manage contacts and groups.
Smart groups
. Your phone can
Creating a group
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter the group name (for example Family or Friends) and then touch OK.
4
Touch . Select the contacts you want to add to the group, and then touch .
Contacts
Groups
and then .
.
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Editing a group
Add or remove people from a group or change the group name.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Touch and add new members to the group.
4
Touch . You can then:
•
Touch
•
Touch
•
Touch
Contacts
Groups
Remove members
Delete group
Rename
.
and select the group you want to edit.
to remove members from the group.
to delete the group.
to edit the group name.
Sending messages or emails to a group
1
2
Open
Touch
Contacts
Groups
.
and select which group you want to send a message or email to.
Calls and Contacts
3
Touch to send a message or to send an email.
Deleting a group
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Touch and hold the group you want to delete, and then touch
4
Touch
Deleting a group will not remove the contacts in the group.
Contacts
Groups
Delete
.
.
.
Delete
.
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Messaging and Email
Sending a message
Spice up your messages by adding emoticons, images, videos, music, recordings, and
more.
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch .
3
Select the recipient box and enter the contact name or phone number. You can also
Messaging
.
touch
4
Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch .
If you enter more than three lines of text, touch to switch to full screen text
entry. Touch to add an attachment to your message.
to open your contact list and choose a contact or contact group.
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Switch to full
screen text
entry
Messaging and Email
Choose recipients
Add attachment
Send
Swipe left or
right to select
attachment
type
Cancel a message
Touch >
message to cancel sending.
: You can cancel a message up to four seconds after it was sent.
Settings
, then turn on the
Cancel send
switch. Double touch the
Replying to a message
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your
conversations.
Messaging
.
3
Select the text field and enter your message, and then touch .
Reply to a message from the notification bar
the notification bar. Touch the button to compose a reply.
: New messages will be displayed in
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Searching for messages
Use the message search feature to find messages quickly.
1
Open
2
Swipe down on the screen in the list of message threads to bring up the search bar.
3
Enter one or more keywords. The search results will be displayed underneath the
search bar.
Messaging
.
Deleting threads
Delete unwanted or old threads to tidy up your message list.
Deleted threads cannot be retrieved, so please proceed with caution.
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch and hold a thread.
3
Select the threads you want to delete, and then touch >
Messaging
.
Delete
.
Managing messages
Delete unwanted messages, forward messages to other contacts, copy and paste
message content, and lock messages or add them to your favorites to prevent them from
being deleted by accident.
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch a contact name or phone number to view your
conversations.
3
Touch and hold a message. You can:
•
Forward the message
•
Delete the message
messages cannot be retrieved.
Messaging
.
: Touch to forward the message to another contact.
: Touch >
Delete
to delete the message. Deleted
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•
Copy the message
elsewhere. When viewing a message, touch the message twice to enter full screen
text selection view.
•
Add the message to your favorites
message to your favorites. When you delete messages, messages in your favorites
: Touch to copy the message to the clipboard and paste it
: Touch >
Copy to Favorites
to add the
will not be affected. In the list of message threads, touch
your favorite messages.
•
Lock the message
messages, locked messages will not be affected.
: Touch >
Lock
to lock the message. When you delete
>
Favorites
Blocking spam messages
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch >
messages.
3
Touch to configure the spam rules and keywords. Blocked messages are not
shown in the list of message threads.
Messaging
.
Harassment filter
to view blocked
Managing common phrases
Create common phrases to save you time when you're composing a message.
to view
1
Open
2
In the list of message threads, touch >
You can:
•
Touch a common phrase to edit it.
•
Touch to create a common phrase.
Messaging
.
Settings
>
Advanced
>
Common phrases
.
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Use a common phrase in a message
Phrase
Select
, then select a common phrase to add it to your message.
: When composing a message, touch .
Adding a message signature
Add a message signature to save you time when sending messages.
1
Open
2
Touch >
turn on the
3
Touch
Messaging
Settings
Attach signature
Edit signature
.
>
Advanced
, enter your signature, and then touch OK.
>
switch.
Signature
in the list of message threads, and then
Adding an email account
Adding a personal email account
When adding an account, consult your email service provider if you are unsure about the
account settings.
1
Open
Email
.
2
Choose an email service provider or touch
3
Enter your email address and password, and then touch
configure an email account manually.
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will
automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Once the account has been set up, your
Others
Inbox
will be displayed.
.
Next
. Touch
Manual setup
to
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Change account
Amy@huawei.com
or folder
Compose email
After adding an email account, touch >
to continue adding other accounts.
Settings
>
Add account
Search
Change email
settings
in your
Inbox
Adding an Exchange account
Exchange is an email system developed by Microsoft for businesses. Some email service
providers also provide Exchange accounts for individuals and families.
When adding an account, consult your email service provider if you are unsure about the
account settings.
1
Open
2
Touch
3
Enter your email address, user name, and password. Touch
4
Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your account. The system will
automatically connect to the server and check the server settings.
Once the account has been set up, your
Email
Exchange
.
.
Next
.
Inbox
will be displayed.
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Sending an email
1
Open
2
Touch .
3
Touch
4
Enter one or more recipients.
To Cc or Bcc the email to multiple recipients, touch
5
Enter your email subject and main body. Touch to add an attachment.
6
Touch .
Your email service provider may place a limit on the size of email attachments. If your
attachments exceed the limit, send the attachments in separate emails.
Email
.
From:
and then select the email account you want to use.
Amy@huawei.com
Cc/Bcc:
.
Send
Recipient
Subject
Email body
Touch >
Save
to save your email as a draft.
Select recipient from
contact list
Add attachment
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Checking your emails
Open
Email
and then swipe down in your
1
Open
2
In your
3
Touch the email you want to read. You can:
•
Touch to star for future reference.
•
Touch to reply, forward, or delete the email.
•
Touch
•
Swipe left or right to read the next or previous email.
Email
.
Inbox
, touch in the upper left corner to select an account.
Reply…
and enter text to compose a quick reply.
Inbox
to refresh the list of emails.
Managing VIP contacts
Add important contacts to your VIP list. Emails from your VIP contacts will appear in a
separate inbox.
1
Open
2
In your
3
Touch the contact's photo, and then select
To change the notification settings and ringtones for your VIP contacts, touch
Settings
>
Email
.
Inbox
, open the email that you want to read.
>
VIP notifications
in your
Inbox
Add to VIP list
.
in the popup menu.
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Account settings
Changing email accounts
If you have added multiple email accounts on your phone, ensure you switch to the right
account before viewing or sending emails.
1
Open
2
In your
3
Select the desired email account.
Removing an email account
1
Open
2
In your
3
Select the account you want to remove.
4
Touch
Email
.
Inbox
, touch in the upper left corner to open the account list.
Email
.
Inbox
, touch >
Remove account
> OK.
Settings
.
After you remove an email account, you will no longer be able to send or receive emails
using that account.
Personalizing your email account
Display contact pictures, choose what to display after deleting an email, change your
signature, set inbox update frequency, and change email notification tones.
1
2
Open
In your
Email
Inbox
, touch >
.
Settings
and then choose the desired settings.
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Camera and Gallery
Accessing the viewfinder
Camera and Gallery
Open
Switch flash modes
Swipe right on the
screen to change
camera modes
View images or videos
Camera
For more information on the camera settings, see Camera settings.
to access the viewfinder.
Switch between
rear and front
cameras
Swipe left on the
screen to configure
the camera settings
Shoot a video
Take a photo
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Taking a photo
Your phone comes with a feature-packed camera that you can use to capture life's
unforgettable moments.
1
Open
2
Frame the scene you want to capture, the camera will focus automatically. Touch any
part of the viewfinder to focus on the corresponding area. To adjust the focal length,
pinch two fingers together or spread them apart on the viewfinder.
3
Touch .
Touch the thumbnail to view a photo and share it with friends. For more
information, see Sharing images or videos.
Camera
.
Shooting modes
Your phone features a variety of different camera modes for different shooting scenarios.
Availability of different shooting modes varies by model.
Swipe right on the viewfinder to change the capture mode.
•
Beauty
: Drag the slider to adjust the beauty level and apply facial enhancement effects.
For more information, see
•
Panorama
panoramic photo.
•
Panoramic self-portraits
information, see Taking a panoramic self-portrait.
•
HDR
information, see HDR mode.
•
Professional
camera mode.
•
Document readjustment
make them easier to read. For more information, see
: Use this mode to take wide-angle shots. For more information, see Taking a
: Enhance a photo taken under insufficient or excessive light conditions. For more
: Take stunning, DSLR-quality images. For more information, see Pro
Beauty mode.
: Use this mode to take panoramic self-portraits. For more
: Automatically straighten out images taken from an angle to
Document correction.
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